Obituaries
Kathy E. Carver
Mar 30, 2025
Kathy E. Carver, 64, died Sunday March 30, 2025, gathered with her family. Kathy was born November 27, 1960, in Gulfport, MS to Hoyet and Cleta Bullock.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Carver, five children, Alicia (Ray) Austin of Perkinston, Jessica (Stephen) Cospelich, Michele (Thomas) Bennington, Jerry (Jenny) Parker all of Long Beach, MS and Chase (Grace) Parker...
Morgan Lee Beaugez
Mar 29, 2025
Morgan Lee Beaugez, 20, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Morgan was born in Biloxi and attended St. Martin Schools and graduated from Penn Foster Christian Academy. He liked working on cars and hanging out with his nieces, nephews and his best friends as well as with his family. He was such a...
Kerry Deon Stallings
Mar 28, 2025
Kerry Deon Stallings, born in Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2025, at the age of 64, after a short battle with cancer.
Kerry retired from the Army as Sergeant First Class in July 2002 after a 22- year career. A dedicated and proud veteran, he continued his career in aviation with the MS National Guard as...
Mattie Rose Crain
Mar 28, 2025
Mrs. Mattie Rose Crain, age 88, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 in Mobile, AL.
Mrs. Crain was born on March 2, 1937 in Washington Parish, LA to Newton Thomas and Lucille Schilling Thomas. She worked in education as a teacher and taught kindergarten for many years. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by...
Mary "Ann" Bush
Mar 28, 2025
Mary “Ann” Tenhet Bush passed away peacefully, at home, after a lengthy illness on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was 81 years old. Ann was born in Maben, MS on July 14, 1943, to Arthur Allen Tenhet and Ruby Edwards.
In 1961, Ann graduated from French Camp Academy located in French Camp, MS. She would often share stories of making bread...
Clovis "Scotty" "Poppy" Kelley
Mar 27, 2025
Clovis Burnett “Scotty” “Poppy” Kelley, 87 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
He was born October 5, 1937 in Los Angeles and grew up in San Diego, California where he worked on tuna boats, surfed the Pacific, and nurtured a lifelong appreciation for nature and the outdoors. “Scotty” served in the USMC from 1954 - 1957 and...
Alvin Wayne Green
Mar 27, 2025
Alvin Wayne Green, 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away on March 27, 2025.
No services will be held.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Alvin Green.
Adolph Minaya Tolentino
Mar 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce that Adolph Minaya Tolentino passed away at the age of 86 on March 27, 2025, in Gulfport, MS. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones.
Adolph was born in Masinloc, Zambales in the...
Clifford Dye
Mar 27, 2025
Clifford Dye was born the youngest of 10 children to Keene F. and Ella Jane (Canada) Dye in Williamson, WV on January 25, 1929. He graduated from Williamson High School and, after a short stint working on the railroad, he joined the recently formed U.S. Air Force.
In the Air Force, he worked on Project Bluebook, the DEW (distant early warning)...
Mary Jane Ramsey Dickson
Mar 26, 2025
On March 26, 2025, Dr. Mary Jane Ramsey Dickson departed this life to enter into the presence of our Lord and the arms of her beloved husband, the late Rev. Dr. Kenneth Molton Dickson. Her life journey ended where it began in Gulfport Mississippi, but in those 90 plus years she lived, loved and laughed abundantly.
Mary Jane was born in...
Vinh Van Le
Mar 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vinh Van Le, who passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 1, 1956, Vinh lived a life full of hard work, dedication, and love for his family. As a commercial fisherman, he spent decades providing for his loved ones through his unwavering...
Teretha Ann Ridge Mahnke
Mar 26, 2025
Teretha “Terri” Ann Ridge Mahnke was born to Mabel Ola Durham Ridge and Justus Green Ridge on August 24, 1942, in Sherman, TX. She grew up in Amarillo, TX, and graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1960.
She met her husband of fifty-eight years, Eugene “Gene” Mahnke, an airman stationed in Amarillo. This marked the beginning of their years of...
Dianne "Toot" Margaret Tootle
Mar 25, 2025
Dianne “Toot” Margaret Tootle, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
She was born on November 20, 1955, in Biloxi, MS to Curtis Tootle Sr. and Frances Tiblier-Tootle. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School. She was awarded the Lumen Christi Award in 2013. She was employed at the Ocean Springs Hospital for over twenty-five years....
Yong Bailey
Mar 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Yong Bailey, a woman of remarkable strength and boundless love, who departed this life on March 25, 2025. Born on May 22, 1941, she lived a life filled with purpose, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and those around her.
For those who knew her only superficially, Yong Bailey may have...
Adna "Andy" Burns
Mar 25, 2025
Adna "Andy" Burns, age 77, of Perkinston, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Adna "Andy" Burns.
Sharon Marie Reese Sullenberger
Mar 24, 2025
Sharon Marie Reese Sullenberger, 60 of Biloxi, MS passed away at Specialty Services, Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Sharon was born on December 18, 1964 to her parents Paul E. and Carolyn D. Hart Reese. Sharon graduated from Mercy Cross High School. She had an appreciation for assistance to the school Secretary. She held various part time...
Kristina Leigh Huggins
Mar 24, 2025
Kristina Leigh Huggins, 47 years old of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, Biloxi, MS.
She was born on March 28, 1977, in Georgia. She graduated from Biloxi High School.
Kristina was preceded in death by her mother, Alexia Vanderhaar Huggins; grandparents, Arlene and Karl Vanderhaar; and grandparents, George and Mary Huggins.
She is survived by her parents, Don...
Mitchell Edward Debose
Mar 24, 2025
Chief Petty Officer Mitchell E. Debose, age 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Biloxi.
Mitchell Debose was born on January 20, 1952 in State Line, MS, to parents Clarence and Ora Lee Debose. He graduated from State Line High School in 1970 and attended some college throughout his career in the Navy.
Mr. Debose was a...
Mary Jean Parrott
Mar 24, 2025
Mary Jean Parrott, age 81, of Center, TX, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Biloxi.
Mrs. Parrott was born in Silver Lake, KS and was a member of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include her two daughters, Vicky Fletcher and Sandy Cambron; son, Kenny Chapman; sister, Patty McDonald; brother, Jim Roglitz; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
There will be no...
Guong Thi Nguyen
Mar 23, 2025
Mrs. Guong Thi Nguyen, 68, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born March 30, 1956.
Visitations will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025 and Friday, March 28, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 am on Saturday,...
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